The Posi-Tap and Posi-Lock "Mega" connectors are useful when you need
to connect multiple wires.

Sometimes it's more efficient to use a
larger-sized Posi-Tap or Posi-Lock rather than multiple connections.

For
example, when connecting pairs of auxiliary lights or to tap multiple
wires into a single ground or power source.

Background

Many webBikeWorld readers have been asking recently if it's OK to
connect
multiple wires using a single Posi-Lock.

Or, is it acceptable to connect
multiple wires into a single ground or power wire using one Posi-Tap.

The short answer is yes!

It's easy to do, but some Posi- products are better for connecting
multiple wires than others.

For example, one of the best Posi-Lock secrets
is
the 14-16 (blue) version; it's one of my all-time favorites because it's
exactly the same diameter as the popular 18-24 red Posi-Lock; both
of these measure 7.35 mm diameter.

This means that the 14-16 Posi-Lock works well for connecting most of the wire gauges you'll find
on a motorcycle.

It also makes it easier to connect up to 3
smaller-gauge wires on each end. Thus, the 14-16 is the original two-for-one Posi-Lock!

When you're adding auxiliary lights, dual horns or other accessories
to your bike, you may need to connect multiple wires together.

You can do this by connecting one wire in each Posi-Lock or Posi-Tap, but
sometimes it's cleaner, neater and/or easier to twist pairs or even more
wires together and use a single larger Posi- product instead.

10-12 gauge Posi-Lock (yellow). Connect smaller gauge wires to a
10 or 12 gauge wire or to other multiples.

And the most useful Posi-Taps for connecting multiple wires:

12-18 gauge Posi-Tap (black/gray). Connect up to 3-4 smaller
gauge wires to a single 12-14 gauge wire (up to 3 mm total diameter
including insulated sheathing.

10-12 gauge Posi-Tap (yellow).
This is a
larger-sized Posi-Tap that can be used to connect multiple smaller
wires to heavier 10-12 gauge power or ground wires.

Introducing the "Mega"
10-12 Gauge Posi-Tap!

New in stock is the 10-12 gauge yellow Posi-Tap. This is a large unit
that allows multiple wires to be tapped into a single 10 or 12 gauge
power or ground lead.

For example, if you have multiple smaller gauge ground or power wires
that you'd like to tap into a single ground or power lead somewhere on
the bike, the 10-12 gauge Posi-Tap will work.

Many webBikeWorld readers have been asking for a larger-sized Posi-Tap
and the 10-12 gauge is it. They're now in stock and available in the webBikeWorld
custom Posi-Tap ordering
system.

Here are some photo examples of using Posi-Taps and Posi-Locks for
connecting multiple wires, along with a new video below that also
illustrates the procedures. Enjoy!

The new 10-12 gauge
yellow Posi-Tap (L) compared to other popular size Posi-Taps. "SH" is the "SwivelHead".

The 10-12 gauge
yellow Posi-Tap with a single 10 gauge red wire tapped into a single 10 gauge
black wire. 10 and 12 gauge wires are about the largest diameter
you'll find on a motorcycle. NOTE:
Colors used for contrast and example only (you wouldn't
want to tap a hot wire into a ground!).

The 10-12 gauge
yellow Posi-Tap can be used for multiple wires. Here are 4 wires tapped into a single 12 gauge
ground.

The 10-12 gauge
yellow Posi-Lock connecting 4 wires together. Since Posi-Locks and
Posi-Taps are reusable, you can make temporary or test connections
to prototype your accessories and make sure it's all going to work
as planned.

The 12-18 gauge Posi-Tap
can be used to connect 3 wires into a tapped line,
in this case, the yellow 14 gauge wire.

Here's the 10-12 gauge
yellow Posi-Lock connecting 3 wires on the left with 2 on the right.

The classic 14-16 gauge
blue Posi-Lock can also be used to connect
multiple wires, even with different gauges.

From "S.S." (March 2015): "Thanks for the update on the new connectors. I love the original ones, and actually
used them instead of wire nuts when I replaced the blower motor on my furnace.

Much better connection and no worries about vibrations working them loose.

I also wanted to mention that it is very simple to make these waterproof for more permanent installations. I just used a dab
of RV gasket silicone on each end, and then slide a length of heat shrink tubing over the whole kaboodle.

Of course, this does require planning ahead and sliding the tubing on before you connect the wires.
Fortunately, for those such as myself who have CRS syndrome, it is easy enough to unscrew one end and slip the heat shrink into
place when you forget.